A total of 67 percent of American voters are "very concerned" or "somewhat concerned"
that they will not have enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to a
Quinnipiac University poll released today. The concern level ranges from 62 percent
among voters 18 to 34 years old, to over 70 percent in the 35 to 64-year-old age bracket,
dropping to 57 percent among voters 65 and older.

The independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll expanded its
survey
to 1,865 voters allowing for closer examination of subgroups.

All voters say 59 - 24 percent that there will not be enough money in Social
Security when they retire. Among the 18 to 34-year-olds, 83 percent say Social Security
will come up short, with this concern dropping through the age groups to 16 percent
among those over 64 years old who are still employed.

All voters want 52 - 39 percent to be allowed to invest a portion of their Social
Security payments in the stock market: 18 to 34-year-olds support this 64 - 28 percent, as
50 to 64-year-olds split 44 - 45 percent and senior citizens oppose it 56 to 30 percent.

"The younger they are, the more voters want to call their own shots on how to
invest their Social Security money," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac
University Polling Institute.

"But voters of every age are worried about a comfortable retirement, and about
paying for health care in their later years. Of course, senior citizens who already are
getting a check in the mail are a little less concerned," Carroll added.

A total of 61 percent of American voters are "very concerned" or "somewhat
concerned" about paying for medical care when they retire. The highest levels of concern,
over 60 percent, are in the middle age groups covering voters 35 to 64 years old.
Same Sex Marriage

"Americans don't like gay marriage 2 -1. They also oppose by a smaller margin
John Kerry's position in favor of same sex civil unions. But by almost the same margin,
they oppose President George W. Bush's call to amend the Constitution to ban gay
marriage," Carroll said.

From March 16 - 22, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,865 registered voters
nationwide, with a margin of error of +/- 2.3 percent. The survey includes 384 voters
65 or older with a margin of error of +/- 5 percent.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts
public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and
nationwide as a public service and for research.

For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu or call (203) 582-5201

30. What do you think of the nation's Social Security system? Do you think that by
the time you retire there will be enough money in the system to pay you the benefits
you are entitled to, or do you think there will not be enough money left to pay you
the benefits?